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Joint VPD Elbow Protectors $79.95

Item # POC0076

Description

Comfortable protection.

The POC Joint VPD Elbow Pads offer serious protection, yet they're designed for situations where full-on body armor seems a bit overkill. Part of the beauty of the Joint VPD pad design is the slim nature, allowing them to be worn easily underneath a jersey -- you can look casual and be safe at the same time.

POC encases a VPD cushion over the elbow joint just inside a tough aramid/lycra material for abrasion resistant, yet lightweight protection. The Joint Elbow Pads are designed so that a bend is the "normal" position, as few of us ride straight-armed for any length of time and it's frustrating to be fighting with your pads while riding. VPD, or visco-elastic polymer dough, is something special. If you work it slowly in your hands, it's soft and conforms easily around shapes. But slam something, like a rock or tree into it, and it becomes instantly hard. And in that instant, comfort becomes protection via some molecular magic. VPD is more comfortable and outperforms other "soft armor" designs in safety testing. After all, that's the point isn't it?

The POC Joint VPD Elbow Pads use one elasticized velcro strap above the elbow to hold them firmly in place. They come in Black and are available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes.

Tech Specs

Material:

VPD (visco-elastic polymer dough)

Protection Area:

elbow

Recommended Use:

downhill, freeride mountain biking

Manufacturer Warranty:

1 year

Size chart

POC

Body Armor

Back Protectors

XS/S

M

L/XL

Body Length

59 - 65in(150 - 165cm)

65 - 71in(165 - 180cm)

71in(180cm)

Pocito Back Protectors

S

L

Body Length

39 - 49in(39 - 49cm)

49 - 59in(49 - 59cm)

Hip Shorts

XS/S

M

L/XL

Waist Circumference

28 - 30in(71 - 76cm)

31 - 33in(79 - 84cm)

34 - 36in(86 - 91cm)

Bone VPD Arm

S

L

Forearm Circumference

7.9 - 10.2in(20 - 26cm)

10.6 - 13in(27 - 33cm)

Bicep Circumference

8.7 - 11in(22 - 28cm)

11.4 - 13.8in(29 - 35cm)

Joint VPD Knee

S

M

L

Calf Circumference

11.8 - 13.4in(30 - 34cm)

13.4. - 15in(34 - 38cm)

15 - 16.5in(38 - 42cm)

10cm Above Knee Cap Circumference

14.6 - 16.1in(37 - 41cm)

16.1 - 17.7in(41 - 45cm)

15 - 16.5in(45 - 49cm)

Joint VPD Shin

S

M

L

Shin Length

6.7in(17cm)

8.3in(21cm)

10.2in(26cm)

Bone VPD Leg

S

L

Leg Length

13.8 - 16.9in(35 - 43cm)

16.9 - 20.1in(43 - 51cm)

Joint VPD Elbow

S

M

L

Forearm

7.9 - 9.8in(20 - 25cm)

9.8 - 11.8in(25 - 30cm)

11.8 - 13.8in(30 - 35cm)

Bicep

8.7 - 10.6in(22 - 27cm)

10.6 - 12.6in(27 - 32cm)

12.6 - 14.6in(32 - 37cm)

How to Measure:

For best results, take measurements over your underwear.

Calf:

Measure the circumference of your calf at the widest point.

Knee Cap:

Measure 10cm above the center of the knee cap.

Underarm:

Measure the circumference around your underarms.

Bicep:

Measure around the fullest part of your biceps.

Shin:

Measure from the center of your ankle bone to the center of your knee cap.

Leg:

Measure from the center of your ankle bone to the center of your knee cap

Here's what others have to say...

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Comment on Ronen Sarig's photo:

Crashed wearing these...

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I've used these several times. The medium size fits me great (I'm 5ft. 11in. and 165lbs; forearm circumference is 24cm, bicep circumference is 28cm). The pads are a little tight at first but once they are worn in they fit perfectly. They can be worn on bare skin or between a thin layer of clothing without slipping off (they stay better if worn on bare skin though). I was recently doing some DH riding when I completely flipped off my bike and landed on my elbow. This pad took the hit like a boss. I haven't tried any other pads but I'm happy with these. They work and are comfortable to wear. Very low profile too.

Comment on Spencer S.'s review:

These are POCing good!

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I brought these firstly because my riding buddies have them. I'm a bit of sheep and refuse to make my own mind up and want to fit in. Gotta have swag down the jumps right!? I guess I also brought them because every time I came off, I cut the Sh!t out of my elbows. I was getting sick of that and these things were on sale. The first time I took them out, I came off and these saved my elbows from looking like they'd been through a cheese grater. You can't ask for more than that and they're also good when it's hot outside. If you wanna save your elbows and also look like you have all the top gear and know what you're doing, buy these. Otherwise, TCP is good for cleaning out wounds.

Comment on jmwp563879's review:

They are ok but others have caught up

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

POC use to rule the high end protection gear; now other companies have caught up. I would only buy POC b/c of the superior material, etc but now they are just overpriced for what you get. Remember everyone, this gear is suppose to be disposable after couple of hard years of use and even then the material I suspect will degrade over time and will need to be tossed. These pads after 3 yrs are still flexible but as others mentioned they just don't stay up on my elbow; constantly pulling them up. They have a velcro strap at the top you cinch down but then its either too tight and arms hurt or too lose and fall down. I have taken a bif and they hold up well and did their job.

Comment on Colorado Chris's review:

Great for Trail/AM riding

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Packs well. Stays fitted while riding. Haven't had to really use them yet in a crash (knock on wood!) but seem like it will save some skin. Best suited for Trail/All Mountain use. There are better products for DH riding.

Comment on gcdp383514's review:

Save those bows

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I broke an elbow this past ski season and decided some elbow pads would be a must for mtb this summer. they are true to fit and rarely do i need to adjust them because of sliding purposes. They breath far better than i thought as well, making this some of the best protection i bought in a while.

Comment on Evan Grott's review:

Very happy with this product!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

The POC elbow guards are the only ones I have ever had that stay in place, and do not rub and create sores on my arms... never have to worry about pulling them back up while I am riding, plus they are COMFY! I had a fantastic wreck riding downhill at winter park, and the portion of my arm they were covering is completely unscathed, including without bruising (while everything above and below is quite scathed!) Impressively, the elbow pad itself isn't even damaged, which I don't even understand how that is possible... They did not move when I wrecked, which I cannot say for the elbow pads I have used in the past... thinking I need to invest in some more POC gear!

Comment on earlyrizer's photo:

Almost There

Elbow pads have to be the hardest thing in the world to make well, since no one seems to be able to do it. POC is really close with these, but not quite there. They're super comfortable, but in Whistler breaking bumps, they'll slip down and be hanging around your wrist by the end Freight Train for sure.

Comment on earlyrizer's review:

These suck

I don't exactly have chicken arms, but these won't stay in place once they get sweaty. They don't have a lower strap, and the upper strap is too long (can't get it tight enough and still velco. They're going into the back of the closet, and I'm buying some Fox ones. And they're expensive too

Here's an update -- hadn't gotten new ones yet and used them this weekend. Crashed and they didn't stay in place. Looks like I didn't even have them on. For reference, size small and 14" arms. Get something else!

Have an answer for cowflab?

Solid Pad - Sizing maybe slightly small

Just picked up the joint vpd elbow and knee pad from POC. The quality of this armor from POC is very solid and feels great. Having the flexibility and protection from POC makes a huge difference in my opinion. The elbow protector fits perfect but the knee pad seems a bit small. I have smaller calves but my quads are on the bigger side and so I'm going to have to size up to the large as it isn't very easy to pedal with them cutting off blood circulation =)

I highly recommend getting these pads... even if they are a little more expensive I feel the comfort level through flexibility is all worth it. Just make sure you check your sizing.

Spending this much? Get the 2.0 version for a few bucks more. After a year and a few crashes they still look like new. These get heavy with perspiration can often slip. The forearm side opening also stretches and your next wipe out can push the pad up your arm. Exposing skin and scraping the crap outta you. The velcro closure elastic also stetches like crazy and you may run out of velcro before you can cinch the closure tight enough.

Comment on David J N's review:

POC VPD Pads are solid

This is a great Elbow pad. The velcro strap on the top keeps them right where they should be at all times. POC costs a bit more than other brands but they are dedicated to making high quality products. I would recommend these to anyone who wants a solid elbow pad. The Knee Pads are great as well.